bawdy, smart as a whip. And she loved the "blue" jokes, as did our
crowds. She was a great ol' broad (her words), and it was an
unforgettable experience.
On Jan 12, 2011, at 8:56 PM, JR wrote:
> ... Whiting, a sweet-voiced performer known for sentimental ballads
> such as "Moonlight in Vermont" and "It Might as Well Be Spring,"
> died Monday at the Lillian Booth Actors' Home in Englewood, N.J.,
> home administrator Jordan Strohl said. She was 86. She had lived in
> New York City for many years before moving to the home in March.
>
> As the daughter of Richard Whiting, a prolific composer of such
> hits as "My Ideal," "Sleepy Time Gal" and "Beyond the Blue
> Horizon," Whiting grew up with the music business. She began
> singing at a young age, and her career almost seemed
> predetermined. ...
>
> More (w/recent pic):
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110112/ap_en_mu/us_obit_whiting
>
>
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